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Somalia: Retail Logistics Consultant

NGO/UN Job Vacancy

Organization: CTG
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 14 Nov 2017

CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

WFP is cunenty operational in Somaliland, Puntand, Central, Benadir and South regions of Somalia with Area Offices (AO) established in Hargeisa, Bossaso, Galkayo, Mogadishu and Dolow respectively. Despite WFP being active in certain areas, parts of its operational areas are considered inaccessible or have intermittent accessibility to UN staff by the UNDSS. This restricts or limits he ability of WFP's staff to liaise directly with retailers and other retail supply chain actors in those areas.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Role objective:

The roles ofhe consultants are:

Gathering information on trade logistics capacity assessment on questionnaires developed by WFP and disseminate information to traders from WFP.

§ Minimum of 5 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Lower Shabelle, Brava is an advantage.

Languages:

§ Fluency in English and Somali are essential.

Key competencies:

Existing presence in Somalia.

Prior experience in data collection/analysis and survey activities.

Background in trade and or logistics an added value.

Availability/access to areas in question.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in any relevant discipline.

Experience:

At least 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience.

Other relevant information:

To be advised.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-1140.Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.